In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Privoxy on Linux Mint.
Before we begin, make sure your system is up to date by running the following command.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
To install Privoxy, run the following command in your terminal.
sudo apt install privoxy -y
Once the installation is complete, Privoxy will be installed on your system.
By default, Privoxy is configured to use port 8118. You can change this by editing the config file located at /etc/privoxy/config.
To edit the file, run the following command in your terminal.
sudo nano /etc/privoxy/config
Modify the listen-address to your preferred host and port.
listen-address 127.0.0.1:8118
Save the changes and exit the editor.
Now, you can start Privoxy by running the following command.
sudo service privoxy start
By default, Privoxy will start automatically when your system boots. If you need to stop or restart the service, you can use the following commands.
sudo service privoxy stop
sudo service privoxy restart
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Privoxy on your Linux Mint machine. Now, your internet traffic will be more secure and private.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
